Flights to Albuquerque
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Albuquerque is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 13,793-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF, 78 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque International Sunport | ABQ | 6 km (4 mi) | 13,793 ft | 5,355 ft |
| Santa Fe Municipal Airport (regional) | SAF | 78 km (48 mi) | 8,366 ft | 6,348 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 13,793 ft, ABQ can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 5,355 ft; that altitude thins the air enough to affect take-off performance on hot days, which is why summer departures from high airports are sometimes weight-restricted.
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Routes to and from Albuquerque
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque to Los Angeles | United States | 1,067 km (663 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Albuquerque to Houston | United States | 1,212 km (753 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Albuquerque to Tijuana | Mexico | 998 km (620 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Albuquerque to Phoenix | United States | 530 km (330 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Albuquerque to San Antonio | United States | 992 km (616 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Albuquerque to Ciudad Juárez | Mexico | 375 km (233 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| Albuquerque to San Diego | United States | 1,005 km (624 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Albuquerque to Dallas | United States | 943 km (586 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Albuquerque to Monterrey | Mexico | 1,208 km (751 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Albuquerque to Mexicali | Mexico | 857 km (533 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Albuquerque to Fort Worth | United States | 900 km (559 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Albuquerque to San Jose | United States | 1,389 km (863 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Albuquerque to Austin | United States | 990 km (615 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Albuquerque to Chihuahua | Mexico | 719 km (447 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Albuquerque to San Francisco | United States | 1,440 km (895 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Albuquerque to Hermosillo | Mexico | 781 km (485 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Albuquerque to Culiacán | Mexico | 1,146 km (712 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Albuquerque to Torreón | Mexico | 1,105 km (687 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Albuquerque to Denver | United States | 538 km (334 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Albuquerque to Saltillo | Mexico | 1,204 km (748 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Albuquerque to Oklahoma City | United States | 830 km (516 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Albuquerque to El Paso | United States | 370 km (230 mi) | about 1 h 13 min |
| Albuquerque to Shanghai | China | 11,091 km (6,892 mi) | about 14 h 58 min |
| Albuquerque to Chongqing | China | 12,029 km (7,474 mi) | about 16 h 10 min |
| Albuquerque to Chengdu | China | 12,029 km (7,474 mi) | about 16 h 10 min |
| Albuquerque to Beijing | China | 10,581 km (6,575 mi) | about 14 h 19 min |
| Albuquerque to Guangzhou | China | 12,297 km (7,641 mi) | about 16 h 31 min |
| Albuquerque to Shenzhen | China | 12,302 km (7,644 mi) | about 16 h 31 min |
| Albuquerque to Istanbul | Turkey | 10,415 km (6,472 mi) | about 14 h 6 min |
| Albuquerque to Tianjin | China | 10,614 km (6,595 mi) | about 14 h 21 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Albuquerque?
Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) is the closest large airport at 6 km (4 mi). The others, SAF, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is ABQ from Albuquerque city centre?
6 km (4 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Albuquerque on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.